Whether you have dental insurance through your employer or you purchased a policy on your own, you can view it as an asset. It may allow you to enjoy low-cost preventive care and reduce the cost of restorative procedures. But how can you make sure that you are getting the most out of your benefits? Our Chicago, IL, team is here to help. Continue reading below to learn more about how we may be able to make dentistry more affordable.
Request an AppointmentEvery dental insurance plan comes with its own set of details and stipulations, so you will need to examine your policy to find out how it applies in various situations. In the meantime, we can give you this overview of the standard coverage provided by most PPO plans:
Your plan may come with other details as well, such as a deductible, a waiting period before you can receive coverage for certain services, and an annual maximum. All such stipulations can affect your out-of-pocket costs for any given treatment plan.
Medical insurance has a broad focus on your overall health. However, it does not cover preventive dental services, such as cleanings and exams. It might cover certain major oral procedures, such as some types of oral surgery. Dental insurance, on the other hand, has a strong preventive focus, which is why it provides greater coverage levels for routine checkups, cleanings, and other basic services.
Regardless of whether we are in your plan’s network, you may be able to use your insurance in our practice. We want to help you maximize your benefits regardless of network status!
If a practice is “in-network” with your dental insurance plan, it simply means that they have a contract with your insurer that controls prices and promotes a certain level of care. Often, out-of-pocket fees are lower at in-network practices.
Smile 312 in Chicago is proud to be in-network with:
Many PPO dental plans allow their policyholders to use their benefits at any dental practice, including ones that are out-of-network. Therefore, even if we do not have a contract with your insurer, we still welcome you to find out how we can help you use your policy. Simply call us to provide your insurance information so we can explore how you can get the most out of your plan.
Our patients’ satisfaction is our top priority. From routine checkups to advanced dental care, we make sure every smile leaves our office healthier and happier.
Always superb.
Always 5 stars! He’s THE expert in TMJ and problem cases like mine😁
Great expertise. A 1 in a million phenomenon. The destroyer of TMJ. Other dentists tremble at the sound of the name doctor Mahler (and I’m not talking about the weight loss doctor in Lockport) because they know they cannot compete no matter how hard they try.
Dr Mahler has been my dentist for over 30 years. Simple cleaning this time. He had done a crown and filled cavities. I have brought family and friends to him. Personable and lets you know what needs to be done . I highly recommend him.
Top notch, seasoned dentist who cares about his patients. Offers current methods/tech.
Dr Mahler is considerate to your concerns and will give you the best course of treatment. He does a great job with my cleaning. Great location for anyone in the Loop.
312 Smile is the best, they are definitely 5 star, they always take good care of their patients dental needs. 😊
Loved my visit friendly staff and Dr. Mahler is so knowledgeable he listened and asked me great questions about my health
Our entire family have had an excellent experience with Dr. Mahler and his staff over the past 20 years. The office staff is always polite and efficient. Appointments have been easy to schedule, and we have rarely waited even a few minutes to be seen once in the office. Dr. Mahler... read more
Dr. Mahler has been my dentist for over 20 years. He is very proactive at planning the next step of treatment. He managed a complex dental implant and bridge situation for me. He also has put plans in place for my daughters and we have been able to avoid orthodontics.
